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GMC’s Design Manager speaks to Megan Lampinen about the evolution of truck interiorsPick-ups are a huge money maker for automakers. General Motors generates at least US$17,000 in pre-tax profit for every large pick-up it sells. That’s…

TE Connectivity summarises the developments made in the push towards e-mobility, and the challenges that remain. By Gargi MirleThis year marks an important anniversary in electric vehicle (EV) technology: the tenth anniversary of the first…

Processing power requirements will require a seismic shift in the way OEMs work, writes Bertrand BoisseauWhat if the most important part of your car was not the metal, or the tyres, or the leather interior—but the millions of code lines…

Paul Jewell explores why automotive retail will become increasingly data driven and how dealers can harness this emerging trendThe cost-of living crisis continues to affect most if not every aspect of daily life. A perfect storm of…

From technology testing and vehicle production to networking and nurturing start-ups, it's all happening in this region in northeastern Spain. By Megan LampinenSpain’s Catalonia region is keen to position itself at the heart of new mobility…

Conor Hulbert and Paul Kirkpatrick explore the disproportionate impact that price rises in public charging may have on those who can least afford itAutomotive services company RAC has released figures which demonstrate that over the last…

Andy Wady looks at the importance of making vehicles more accessible for disabled driversPerceptions of people with disabilities have changed dramatically over time. Research from the British Social Attitudes Survey found that 83% of…

Home › Articles › Inside Verizon’s “safety first, security second” approachThe tech giant has safety in mind with its Verizon Connect, which claims to reduce incidents by 87%. By Elle Farrell-KingsleySafety is an essential aspect of fleet…

Khalid Khan explains why manufacturers and dealerships need to keep up with the rapid rise in customer demand for more digital experiencesFor many consumers, today’s journey of buying a car begins online rather than in a showroom. Like most…

Why wait months for a new car when a mobility service will grant you access to one in just minutes? By Karim KaddouraCities are changing at a pace never seen before, and in the last few years, the idea of car-free areas has been gaining…

Car companies are now software companies where data is the currency of the realm. By Marc HuijbregtsBy 2030, nearly 95% of new vehicles sold globally will be connected, sharing Internet access and data with other devices inside and outside…

Gideon Kedem argues that cameras, radars and LiDAR are all vital to autonomous drivingThere has been much debate about sensor technology within the automotive industry and the role that cameras, radars and LiDARs will play in the future of…

Automakers and dealerships need to monitor customer sentiment and manage expectations about the rising costs of EVs, writes Joe FucaElectric vehicles (EVs) have rapidly evolved from being a curiosity to a disruptive force. They’re upending…

Miguel Simão argues that COP27 should have shown a spotlight on the importance of improving public transportGiven that the transport sector is one of the biggest emitters, it is problematic that COP27 didn’t dedicate an entire day to talks…

HERE Technologies’ CPTO outlines the mapping evolution underpinning the shift to an automated and electric future. By Megan LampinenThe rise of the software-defined vehicle heralds an age of electric, automated and connected driving, with…